Québec solidaire wants to make all forms of contraception free

In the current economic context, which proves difficult for a large portion of the population, QSSolidarity Quebec saying that this election promise is timely.

This is really to allow women not to have to choose between paying for their contraception or paying for a pint of milk at the end of the month.gives as an example the party’s co-spokesperson, Manon Massé.

If the public drug insurance plan in Quebec already covers a good portion of the costs associated with the pill, for example, Ms. reminded. Massé that women must still pay a monthly deductible.

Other procedures, such as the IUD or diaphragm, are not covered by the public plan and are very rarely covered by private insurers, Ms. added. Massé.

The burden of contraception rests primarily on women’s shoulders and therefore, on women’s wallets.he says.

” If Québec solidaire offers a free program, it is to allow women to free themselves from the economic burden. “

A zero-cost measure?

Québec solidaire affirms that its electoral promise will be fulfilled in vain. Offering all forms of contraception free of charge to the entire population of Quebec costs approximately $ 48 million per year, Ms. Massé.

According to calculations made by the party, but unable to prove by Radio-Canada, the proposal would save up to $ 70 million annually in care related to unwanted pregnancies.

That is why Ms. Massé will not only implement the proposal at zero cost, but Quebec save moneyin fact.

According to a 2015 study released by the Canadian Pediatric Society, free contraceptive methods for the entire country cost $ 157 million per year, but save $ 320 million in medical care.

At a time when the right to abortion in the United States is threatened, Ms. Massé to the Quebecers to stay leaders on women’s rights.

One of the ways to achieve this is by ensuring that women and Quebeckers have free access to contraception.he says.